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BMW 523

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T546 ANRMOT history

T546 ANR is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 11 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 216,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
216,955 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,591 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T546 ANR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T546 ANR was last recorded at 216,955 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 3,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,775 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,180 miles
Average per year
6,591 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 216,955 miles
  • 2025 – 213,775 miles
  • 2024 – 207,766 miles
  • 2023 – 201,892 miles
  • 2022 – 194,291 miles
  • 2021 – 187,266 miles
  • 2020 – 183,939 miles
  • 2019 – 181,092 miles
  • 2018 – 174,885 miles
  • 2017 – 167,432 miles
  • 2016 – 156,619 miles
  • 2015 – 149,458 miles
  • 2014 – 140,910 miles
  • 2013 – 138,615 miles
  • 2012 – 135,251 miles
  • 2011 – 129,706 miles
  • 2010 – 126,487 miles
  • 2009 – 117,267 miles
  • 2008 – 105,896 miles
  • 2007 – 94,094 miles
  • 2006 – 81,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,955 miles
  • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sidesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear corroded around jacking points

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front most bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides control arm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,955 miles (+3,180)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    216,955 miles
    Test number
    772609041615
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear corroded around jacking points

  2. Pass213,775 miles (+6,009)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    213,775 miles
    Test number
    550235368575
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking points both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass207,766 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    207,766 miles
    Test number
    114028896904
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail207,766 miles (+5,874)2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,766 miles
    Test number
    756071243306
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass201,892 miles (+7,601)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    201,892 miles
    Test number
    399318728747
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both control arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both jacking point corroded not massively weakened

  6. Pass194,291 miles (+7,025)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    194,291 miles
    Test number
    477818054501
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass187,266 miles (+3,327)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    187,266 miles
    Test number
    614315900681
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass183,939 miles (+2,847)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    183,939 miles
    Test number
    196833668107
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass181,092 miles (+541)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    181,092 miles
    Test number
    103297054674
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail180,551 miles (+5,666)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,551 miles
    Test number
    375199474861
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass174,885 miles (+7,453)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    174,885 miles
    Test number
    261529328219
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass167,432 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    167,432 miles
    Test number
    250691866139
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail167,431 miles (+10,812)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,431 miles
    Test number
    983965444240
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine,gearbox ,& rear diff.

  14. Pass156,619 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    156,619 miles
    Test number
    907133012480
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

  15. Fail156,619 miles (+7,161)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,619 miles
    Test number
    798778130293
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

  16. Pass149,458 miles (+8,548)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    149,458 miles
    Test number
    379227725406
    • NoteScreen is chipped, headlamps have condensation in them and patterns are poor, front number plate is damaged.

  17. Pass140,910 miles (+2,295)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    140,910 miles
    Test number
    709759034211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass138,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    138,615 miles
    Test number
    408523213275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail138,615 miles (+3,364)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,615 miles
    Test number
    679732213248
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass135,251 miles (+5,545)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    135,251 miles
    Test number
    377933512499
    • NoteOffside front antiroll bar link worn, chip in screen

  21. Pass129,706 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    129,706 miles
    Test number
    449921011223
    • NoteChip in screen, front to rear brake pipe excessively corroded

  22. Fail129,706 miles (+3,219)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,706 miles
    Test number
    835831611235
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChip in screen, front to rear brake pipe excessively corroded

  23. Pass126,487 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    126,487 miles
    Test number
    544191310288
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Fail126,487 miles (+9,220)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,487 miles
    Test number
    391321610206
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass117,267 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    117,267 miles
    Test number
    171112619296
    • NoteFront pads and discs low
    • NoteOffside rear metal brake pipe corroded
    • NoteWater in headlights
    • NoteWater in offsdie rear indicator lens

  26. Fail117,267 miles (+11,371)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,267 miles
    Test number
    330020819486
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront pads and discs low
    • NoteOffside rear metal brake pipe corroded
    • NoteWater in headlights
    • NoteWater in offsdie rear indicator lens

  27. Pass105,896 miles (+11,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    105,896 miles
    Test number
    242669328086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass94,094 miles (+12,910)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    94,094 miles
    Test number
    121552027083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass81,184 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    81,184 miles
    Test number
    752518316015
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T546 ANR

Does T546 ANR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T546 ANR is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T546 ANR?
The MOT on T546 ANR is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T546 ANR done?
T546 ANR was recorded at 216,955 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 6,591 miles a year.
Has T546 ANR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T546 ANR has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T546 ANR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T546 ANR find?
T546 ANR passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, and 10 more.

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